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OPD 376L

1972 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,160 mi
Last recorded20,160 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 376L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 20,160 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 20,160 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside track rod end.

Pass 20 May 2014 19,959 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leak

Fail 2 May 2014 19,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

dip stick tube insecure.

nearside washer not operating

rear alternator bolt missing

slight wear and play in offside and nearside steering arms.

slow speed wiper function not operatimg.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

nearside washer not operating

rear alternator bolt missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

dip stick tube insecure.

slight wear and play in offside and nearside steering arms.

slow speed wiper function not operatimg.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,076 miles

offside and nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2010 19,076 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,959 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,398 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 17,398 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside washer inoperative.

sticky light switch

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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OPD 376L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPD 376L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPD 376L registered?

OPD 376L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is OPD 376L safe to buy?

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